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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 679.50 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 679.50 and 258.10 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 679.50 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/679.50 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 679.50 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 175,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,378.95/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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