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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.63, 687.93 and 253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.63, 687.93 and 253.30 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 687.93 = 253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/687.93 = 253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 687.93 × 253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 174,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,251.40/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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