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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 687.76 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 687.76 and 253.04 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 687.76 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/687.76 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 687.76 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 174,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,030.79/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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