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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.90, 678.65 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.90, 678.65 and 257.66 is: 386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.90 : 678.65 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.90/678.65 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.90x = 678.65 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.90x = 174,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,858.82/452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.08

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