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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 679.59 and 392.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 679.59 and 392.85 is: 587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 679.59 = 392.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/679.59 = 392.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 679.59 × 392.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 266,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,976.93/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.52

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