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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.43, 689.60 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.43, 689.60 and 254.09 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.43 : 689.60 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.43/689.60 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.43x = 689.60 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.43x = 175,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,220.46/459.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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