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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.91, 636.08 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.91, 636.08 and 251.10 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.91 : 636.08 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.91/636.08 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.91x = 636.08 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.91x = 159,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,718.43/460.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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