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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 682.65 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 682.65 and 260.01 is: 389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 682.65 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/682.65 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 682.65 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 177,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,495.83/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.73

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