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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 635.78 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 635.78 and 250.88 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 635.78 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/635.78 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 635.78 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 159,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,504.49/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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