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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.57, 678.13 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.57, 678.13 and 260.33 is: 390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.57 : 678.13 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.57/678.13 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.57x = 678.13 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.57x = 176,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,533.54/452.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.07

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