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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.54, 688.77 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.54, 688.77 and 254.01 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.54 : 688.77 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.54/688.77 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.54x = 688.77 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.54x = 174,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,954.47/459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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