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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.62, 689.77 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.62, 689.77 and 254.36 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.62 : 689.77 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.62/689.77 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.62x = 689.77 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.62x = 175,446.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,446.63/459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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