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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 688.20 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 688.20 and 253.44 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 688.20 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/688.20 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 688.20 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 174,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,417.41/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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