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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.47, 689.31 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.47, 689.31 and 254.34 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.47 : 689.31 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.47/689.31 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.47x = 689.31 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.47x = 175,319.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,319.11/459.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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