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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.45, 688.32 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.45, 688.32 and 253.87 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.45 : 688.32 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.45/688.32 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.45x = 688.32 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.45x = 174,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,742.08/459.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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