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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.81, 694.18 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.81, 694.18 and 254.97 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.81 : 694.18 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.81/694.18 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.81x = 694.18 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.81x = 176,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,996.63/462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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