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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 680.33 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 680.33 and 258.45 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 680.33 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/680.33 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 680.33 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 175,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,827.45/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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