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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.39, 689.31 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.39, 689.31 and 253.97 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.39 : 689.31 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.39/689.31 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.39x = 689.31 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.39x = 175,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,060.61/459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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