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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 687.42 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 687.42 and 253.02 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 687.42 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/687.42 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 687.42 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 173,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,931.01/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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