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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.85, 689.64 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.85, 689.64 and 254.38 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.85 : 689.64 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.85/689.64 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.85x = 689.64 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.85x = 175,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,430.62/459.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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