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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 681.08 and 385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 681.08 and 385.70 is: 577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 681.08 = 385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/681.08 = 385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 681.08 × 385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 262,687.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,687.22/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.74

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