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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.47, 688.57 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.47, 688.57 and 254.00 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.47 : 688.57 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.47/688.57 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.47x = 688.57 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.47x = 174,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,897.87/459.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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