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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 683.04 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 683.04 and 389.70 is: 585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 683.04 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/683.04 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 683.04 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 266,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,180.69/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.35

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