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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 680.31 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 680.31 and 261 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 680.31 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/680.31 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 680.31 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 177,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,560.91/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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