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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 683.37 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 683.37 and 261.12 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 683.37 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/683.37 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 683.37 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 178,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,441.57/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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