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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 676.20 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 676.20 and 258.68 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 676.20 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/676.20 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 676.20 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 174,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,919.42/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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