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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 680.67 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 680.67 and 385.76 is: 578.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 680.67 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/680.67 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 680.67 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 262,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,576.96/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.64

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