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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 680.55 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 680.55 and 396.46 is: 593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 680.55 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/680.55 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 680.55 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 269,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,810.85/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.63

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