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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 636.09 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 636.09 and 253.92 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 636.09 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/636.09 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 636.09 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 161,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,515.97/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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