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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.79, 677.97 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.79, 677.97 and 260.01 is: 389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.79 : 677.97 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.79/677.97 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.79x = 677.97 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.79x = 176,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,278.98/452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.32

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