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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.57, 688.46 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.57, 688.46 and 253.23 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.57 : 688.46 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.57/688.46 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.57x = 688.46 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.57x = 174,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,337.46/458.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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