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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.53, 680.92 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.53, 680.92 and 258.93 is: 387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.53 : 680.92 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.53/680.92 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.53x = 680.92 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.53x = 176,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,310.62/454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.90

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