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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 680.04 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 680.04 and 260.48 is: 390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 680.04 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/680.04 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 680.04 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 177,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,136.82/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.79

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