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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.76, 689.86 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.76, 689.86 and 254.48 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.76 : 689.86 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.76/689.86 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.76x = 689.86 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.76x = 175,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,555.57/459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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