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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.78, 679.20 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.78, 679.20 and 260.54 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.78 : 679.20 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.78/679.20 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.78x = 679.20 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.78x = 176,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,958.77/452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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