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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.45, 690.22 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.45, 690.22 and 254.81 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.45 : 690.22 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.45/690.22 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.45x = 690.22 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.45x = 175,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,874.96/460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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