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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 686.69 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 686.69 and 253.05 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 686.69 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/686.69 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 686.69 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 173,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,766.90/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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