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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 680.40 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 680.40 and 259 is: 388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 680.40 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/680.40 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 680.40 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 176,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,223.60/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.79

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