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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 679.08 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 679.08 and 393.15 is: 588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 679.08 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/679.08 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 679.08 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 266,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,980.30/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.31

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