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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 636 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 636 and 253.89 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 636 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/636 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 636 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 161,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,474.04/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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