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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 680.88 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 680.88 and 259.34 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 680.88 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/680.88 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 680.88 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 176,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,576.42/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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