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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.30, 624.21 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.30, 624.21 and 260.67 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.30 : 624.21 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.30/624.21 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.30x = 624.21 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.30x = 162,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,712.82/452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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