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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 681.06 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 681.06 and 382.72 is: 574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 681.06 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/681.06 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 681.06 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 260,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,655.28/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.13

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