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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 681.32 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 681.32 and 388.59 is: 583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 681.32 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/681.32 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 681.32 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 264,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,755.11/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.66

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