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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.48, 678.96 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.48, 678.96 and 257.36 is: 386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.48 : 678.96 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.48/678.96 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.48x = 678.96 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.48x = 174,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,737.15/452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.18

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