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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 680.82 and 388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 680.82 and 388.34 is: 580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 680.82 = 388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/680.82 = 388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 680.82 × 388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 264,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,389.64/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.99

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