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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 679.67 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 679.67 and 258.50 is: 388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 679.67 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/679.67 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 679.67 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 175,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,690.00/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.04

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