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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.34, 688.74 and 253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.34, 688.74 and 253.42 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.34 : 688.74 = 253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.34/688.74 = 253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.34x = 688.74 × 253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.34x = 174,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,540.49/459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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