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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 635.96 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 635.96 and 251.02 is: 346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 635.96 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/635.96 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 635.96 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 159,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,640.10/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.40

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