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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 680.41 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 680.41 and 258.70 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 680.41 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/680.41 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 680.41 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 176,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,022.07/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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