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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 678.66 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 678.66 and 390.08 is: 583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 678.66 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/678.66 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 678.66 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 264,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,731.69/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.83

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