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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 680.37 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 680.37 and 258.68 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 680.37 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/680.37 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 680.37 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 175,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,994.71/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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