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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 681.60 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 681.60 and 389.33 is: 584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 681.60 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/681.60 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 681.60 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 265,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,363.92/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.77

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