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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 680.13 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 680.13 and 265.56 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 680.13 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/680.13 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 680.13 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 180,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,615.32/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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