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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 687.87 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 687.87 and 253.71 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 687.87 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/687.87 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 687.87 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 174,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,519.50/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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