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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 681.32 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 681.32 and 259.48 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 681.32 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/681.32 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 681.32 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 176,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,787.86/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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