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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 684.20 and 388.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 684.20 and 388.49 is: 582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 684.20 = 388.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/684.20 = 388.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 684.20 × 388.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 265,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,802.92/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.61

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