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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 682.56 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 682.56 and 387 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 682.56 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/682.56 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 682.56 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 264,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,150.72/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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