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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 680.16 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 680.16 and 260.48 is: 391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 680.16 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/680.16 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 680.16 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 177,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,168.08/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.34

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