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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.48, 678.72 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.48, 678.72 and 260.16 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.48 : 678.72 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.48/678.72 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.48x = 678.72 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.48x = 176,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,575.80/452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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