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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 680.72 and 338.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 680.72 and 338.39 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 680.72 = 338.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/680.72 = 338.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 680.72 × 338.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 230,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,343.75/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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