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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 677.10 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 677.10 and 259.16 is: 388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 677.10 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/677.10 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 677.10 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 175,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,477.24/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.12

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