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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.84, 689.16 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.84, 689.16 and 254.51 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.84 : 689.16 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.84/689.16 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.84x = 689.16 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.84x = 175,396.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,396.77/459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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