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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 682.52 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 682.52 and 385.88 is: 577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 682.52 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/682.52 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 682.52 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 263,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,370.82/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.77

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