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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 681.50 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 681.50 and 261.92 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 681.50 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/681.50 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 681.50 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 178,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,498.48/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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