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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 635.67 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 635.67 and 253.64 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 635.67 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/635.67 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 635.67 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 161,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,231.34/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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