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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.93, 688.46 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.93, 688.46 and 251.18 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.93 : 688.46 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.93/688.46 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.93x = 688.46 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.93x = 172,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,922.68/459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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