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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.35, 681.03 and 389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.35, 681.03 and 389.19 is: 583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.35 : 681.03 = 389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.35/681.03 = 389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.35x = 681.03 × 389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.35x = 265,050.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,050.07/454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.36

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