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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 680.88 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 680.88 and 266.06 is: 399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 680.88 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/680.88 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 680.88 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 181,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,154.93/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.35

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