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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 677.51 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 677.51 and 386.25 is: 576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 677.51 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/677.51 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 677.51 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 261,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,686.31/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.03

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