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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.44, 688.58 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.44, 688.58 and 253.56 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.44 : 688.58 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.44/688.58 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.44x = 688.58 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.44x = 174,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,596.34/459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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