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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.28, 690.85 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.28, 690.85 and 254.56 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.28 : 690.85 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.28/690.85 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.28x = 690.85 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.28x = 175,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,862.78/460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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