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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 684.02 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 684.02 and 260.78 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 684.02 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/684.02 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 684.02 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 178,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,375.32/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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