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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 682.26 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 682.26 and 389.22 is: 584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 682.26 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/682.26 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 682.26 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 265,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,545.83/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.59

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