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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 635.75 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 635.75 and 253.68 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 635.75 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/635.75 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 635.75 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 161,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,277.06/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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