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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.53, 679.42 and 257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.53, 679.42 and 257.93 is: 386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.53 : 679.42 = 257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.53/679.42 = 257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.53x = 679.42 × 257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.53x = 175,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,246.10/453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.40

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