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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 635.76 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 635.76 and 253.70 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 635.76 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/635.76 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 635.76 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 161,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,289.13/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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