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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 687.46 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 687.46 and 253.11 is: 379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 687.46 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/687.46 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 687.46 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 174,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,003.00/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.37

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