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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 681.04 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 681.04 and 386.02 is: 579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 681.04 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/681.04 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 681.04 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 262,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,895.06/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.04

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