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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 689.37 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 689.37 and 254.71 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 689.37 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/689.37 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 689.37 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 175,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,589.43/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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