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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 680.40 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 680.40 and 258.93 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 680.40 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/680.40 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 680.40 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 176,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,175.97/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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