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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 635.79 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 635.79 and 250.90 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 635.79 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/635.79 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 635.79 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 159,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,519.71/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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