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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 678.62 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 678.62 and 260.52 is: 390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 678.62 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/678.62 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 678.62 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 176,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,794.08/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.48

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