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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 683.09 and 393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 683.09 and 393.23 is: 590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 683.09 = 393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/683.09 = 393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 683.09 × 393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 268,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,609.51/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.74

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