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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.68, 690.02 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.68, 690.02 and 254.24 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.68 : 690.02 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.68/690.02 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.68x = 690.02 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.68x = 175,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,429.50/459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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