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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.05, 678.67 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.05, 678.67 and 395.03 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.05 : 678.67 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.05/678.67 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.05x = 678.67 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.05x = 268,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,095.72/454.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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