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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 688.92 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 688.92 and 253.79 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 688.92 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/688.92 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 688.92 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 174,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,841.01/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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