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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 636.03 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 636.03 and 251.08 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 636.03 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/636.03 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 636.03 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 159,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,694.41/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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