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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 688.17 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 688.17 and 253.28 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 688.17 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/688.17 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 688.17 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 174,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,299.70/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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