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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.67, 680.23 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.67, 680.23 and 257.97 is: 387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.67 : 680.23 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.67/680.23 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.67x = 680.23 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.67x = 175,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,478.93/452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.65

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