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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 678.22 and 389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 678.22 and 389.96 is: 585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 678.22 = 389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/678.22 = 389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 678.22 × 389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 264,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,478.67/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.83

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