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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 690.02 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 690.02 and 254.58 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 690.02 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/690.02 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 690.02 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 175,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,662.39/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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