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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.42, 633.99 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.42, 633.99 and 254.78 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.42 : 633.99 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.42/633.99 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.42x = 633.99 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.42x = 161,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,524.80/459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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