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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.93, 682.59 and 259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.93, 682.59 and 259.90 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.93 : 682.59 = 259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.93/682.59 = 259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.93x = 682.59 × 259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.93x = 177,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,405.14/454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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