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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 680.24 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 680.24 and 392.32 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 680.24 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/680.24 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 680.24 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 266,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,871.76/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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