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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.46, 679.03 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.46, 679.03 and 388.89 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.46 : 679.03 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.46/679.03 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.46x = 679.03 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.46x = 264,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,067.98/453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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