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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 680.88 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 680.88 and 261.96 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 680.88 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/680.88 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 680.88 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 178,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,363.32/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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