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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 681.60 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 681.60 and 389.46 is: 583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 681.60 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/681.60 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 681.60 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 265,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,455.94/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.80

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