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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 678.30 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 678.30 and 259.24 is: 389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 678.30 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/678.30 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 678.30 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 175,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,842.49/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.48

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