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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.10, 680.28 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.10, 680.28 and 392.54 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.10 : 680.28 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.10/680.28 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.10x = 680.28 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.10x = 267,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,037.11/454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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