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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 679.91 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 679.91 and 390.93 is: 586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 679.91 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/679.91 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 679.91 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 265,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,793.26/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.44

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