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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 679.20 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 679.20 and 385.68 is: 576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 679.20 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/679.20 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 679.20 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 261,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,953.86/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.89

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