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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.54, 635.55 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.54, 635.55 and 250.72 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.54 : 635.55 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.54/635.55 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.54x = 635.55 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.54x = 159,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,345.17/460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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