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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 635.49 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 635.49 and 253.50 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 635.49 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/635.49 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 635.49 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 161,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,096.72/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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