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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 679.14 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 679.14 and 260.28 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 679.14 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/679.14 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 679.14 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 176,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,766.56/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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