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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.64, 689.69 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.64, 689.69 and 254.22 is: 381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.64 : 689.69 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.64/689.69 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.64x = 689.69 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.64x = 175,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,332.99/459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.46

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