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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 677.58 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 677.58 and 259.48 is: 388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 677.58 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/677.58 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 677.58 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 175,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,818.46/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.29

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