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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 682.90 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 682.90 and 393.08 is: 590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 682.90 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/682.90 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 682.90 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 268,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,434.33/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.48

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