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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 679.08 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 679.08 and 260.48 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 679.08 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/679.08 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 679.08 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 176,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,886.76/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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