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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.22, 688.19 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.22, 688.19 and 253.89 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.22 : 688.19 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.22/688.19 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.22x = 688.19 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.22x = 174,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,719.85/459.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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