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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 677.15 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 677.15 and 392.01 is: 585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 677.15 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/677.15 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 677.15 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 265,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,449.57/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.98

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