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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 681.51 and 388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 681.51 and 388.72 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 681.51 = 388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/681.51 = 388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 681.51 × 388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 264,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,913.16/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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