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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.15, 689.58 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.15, 689.58 and 254.81 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.15 : 689.58 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.15/689.58 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.15x = 689.58 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.15x = 175,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,713.60/460.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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