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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 677.66 and 390.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 677.66 and 390.78 is: 585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 677.66 = 390.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/677.66 = 390.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 677.66 × 390.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 264,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,814.02/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.43

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