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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 680.70 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 680.70 and 386.68 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 680.70 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/680.70 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 680.70 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 263,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,213.08/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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