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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 635.94 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 635.94 and 253.83 is: 350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 635.94 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/635.94 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 635.94 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 161,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,420.65/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.28

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