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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 682.14 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 682.14 and 259.64 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 682.14 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/682.14 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 682.14 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 177,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,110.83/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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