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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 684.56 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 684.56 and 388.64 is: 582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 684.56 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/684.56 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 684.56 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 266,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,047.40/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.80

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