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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 681 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 681 and 259.10 is: 388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 681 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/681 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 681 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 176,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,447.10/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.51

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