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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.45, 682.58 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.45, 682.58 and 260.30 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.45 : 682.58 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.45/682.58 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.45x = 682.58 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.45x = 177,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,670.86/455.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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