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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 678.92 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 678.92 and 257.70 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 678.92 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/678.92 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 678.92 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 174,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,956.40/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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