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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 681.98 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 681.98 and 259.65 is: 388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 681.98 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/681.98 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 681.98 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 177,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,076.11/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.97

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