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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 690.17 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 690.17 and 254.80 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 690.17 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/690.17 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 690.17 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 175,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,855.32/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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