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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.61, 635.62 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.61, 635.62 and 250.77 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.61 : 635.62 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.61/635.62 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.61x = 635.62 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.61x = 159,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,394.43/460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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