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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 688.05 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 688.05 and 253.04 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 688.05 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/688.05 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 688.05 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 174,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,100.73/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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