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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 679.74 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 679.74 and 261.18 is: 391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 679.74 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/679.74 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 679.74 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 177,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,534.49/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.75

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