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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.34, 635.27 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.34, 635.27 and 250.52 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.34 : 635.27 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.34/635.27 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.34x = 635.27 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.34x = 159,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,144.35/460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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