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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 681.84 and 388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 681.84 and 388.69 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 681.84 = 388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/681.84 = 388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 681.84 × 388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 265,024.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,024.39/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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