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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.81, 688.25 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.81, 688.25 and 253.48 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.81 : 688.25 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.81/688.25 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.81x = 688.25 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.81x = 174,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,454.17/458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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