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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.50, 688.74 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.50, 688.74 and 254.16 is: 380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.50 : 688.74 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.50/688.74 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.50x = 688.74 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.50x = 175,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,050.16/459.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.96

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