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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 678.12 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 678.12 and 396.50 is: 593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 678.12 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/678.12 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 678.12 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 268,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,871.19/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.02

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