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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.76, 635.85 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.76, 635.85 and 250.94 is: 346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.76 : 635.85 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.76/635.85 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.76x = 635.85 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.76x = 159,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,555.77/460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.29

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