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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 681.54 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 681.54 and 324.16 is: 486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 681.54 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/681.54 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 681.54 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 220,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,928.01/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.56

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