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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 680.03 and 258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 680.03 and 258.89 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 680.03 = 258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/680.03 = 258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 680.03 × 258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 176,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,048.27/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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