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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 681.74 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 681.74 and 393.32 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 681.74 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/681.74 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 681.74 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 268,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,141.98/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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