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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 681.96 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 681.96 and 259.67 is: 389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 681.96 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/681.96 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 681.96 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 177,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,081.55/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.13

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