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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 683.71 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 683.71 and 260.88 is: 391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 683.71 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/683.71 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 683.71 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 178,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,366.26/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.34

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