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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.97, 680.54 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.97, 680.54 and 260.73 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.97 : 680.54 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.97/680.54 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.97x = 680.54 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.97x = 177,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,435.89/452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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