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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 681.32 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 681.32 and 390.42 is: 584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 681.32 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/681.32 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 681.32 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 266,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,001.93/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.61

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