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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.58, 679.14 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.58, 679.14 and 260.34 is: 390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.58 : 679.14 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.58/679.14 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.58x = 679.14 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.58x = 176,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,807.31/452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.67

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