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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 677.94 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 677.94 and 393.50 is: 589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 677.94 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/677.94 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 677.94 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 266,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,769.39/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.73

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