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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 680.54 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 680.54 and 393.93 is: 590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 680.54 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/680.54 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 680.54 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 268,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,083.15/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.90

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