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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 687.96 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 687.96 and 253.46 is: 379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 687.96 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/687.96 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 687.96 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 174,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,372.06/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.90

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