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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 679.80 and 260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 679.80 and 260.84 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 679.80 = 260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/679.80 = 260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 679.80 × 260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 177,319.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,319.03/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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