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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 678.78 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 678.78 and 260.40 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 678.78 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/678.78 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 678.78 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 176,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,754.31/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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