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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 679.08 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 679.08 and 388.92 is: 582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 679.08 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/679.08 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 679.08 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 264,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,107.79/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.36

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