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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.14, 691.68 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.14, 691.68 and 253.58 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.14 : 691.68 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.14/691.68 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.14x = 691.68 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.14x = 175,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,392.76/462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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