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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.84, 689.60 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.84, 689.60 and 254.72 is: 381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.84 : 689.60 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.84/689.60 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.84x = 689.60 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.84x = 175,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,654.91/459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.99

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