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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 690.30 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 690.30 and 254.36 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 690.30 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/690.30 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 690.30 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 175,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,584.71/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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