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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.74, 685.11 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.74, 685.11 and 388.10 is: 582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.74 : 685.11 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.74/685.11 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.74x = 685.11 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.74x = 265,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,891.19/456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.15

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