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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.78, 635.89 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.78, 635.89 and 253.78 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.78 : 635.89 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.78/635.89 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.78x = 635.89 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.78x = 161,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,376.16/460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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