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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 681.24 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 681.24 and 393.08 is: 590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 681.24 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/681.24 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 681.24 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 267,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,778.41/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.85

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