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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 635.81 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 635.81 and 250.91 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 635.81 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/635.81 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 635.81 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 159,530.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,530.92/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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