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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 687.53 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 687.53 and 253.12 is: 379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 687.53 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/687.53 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 687.53 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 174,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,027.59/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.60

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