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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 458.79 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 458.79 and 254.87 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 458.79 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/458.79 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 458.79 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 116,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,931.81/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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