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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.85, 635.97 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.85, 635.97 and 253.85 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.85 : 635.97 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.85/635.97 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.85x = 635.97 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.85x = 161,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,436.54/460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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