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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 679.32 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 679.32 and 384.84 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 679.32 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/679.32 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 679.32 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 261,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,429.51/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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