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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 677.85 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 677.85 and 259.66 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 677.85 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/677.85 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 677.85 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 176,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,010.53/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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