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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 683.15 and 260.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 683.15 and 260.47 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 683.15 = 260.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/683.15 = 260.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 683.15 × 260.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 177,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,940.08/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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