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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.91, 683.04 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.91, 683.04 and 260.12 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.91 : 683.04 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.91/683.04 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.91x = 683.04 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.91x = 177,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,674.07/454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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