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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.67, 689.58 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.67, 689.58 and 254.33 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.67 : 689.58 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.67/689.58 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.67x = 689.58 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.67x = 175,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,379.61/459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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