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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 682.88 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 682.88 and 260.72 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 682.88 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/682.88 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 682.88 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 178,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,039.78/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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