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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 680.01 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 680.01 and 258.41 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 680.01 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/680.01 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 680.01 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 175,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,721.38/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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