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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.96, 690.18 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.96, 690.18 and 254.40 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.96 : 690.18 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.96/690.18 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.96x = 690.18 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.96x = 175,581.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,581.79/459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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