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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 684.24 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 684.24 and 391.08 is: 587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 684.24 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/684.24 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 684.24 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 267,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,592.58/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.41

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