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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 680.40 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 680.40 and 258.37 is: 387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 680.40 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/680.40 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 680.40 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 175,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,794.58/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.65

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