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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 681.48 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 681.48 and 332.28 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 681.48 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/681.48 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 681.48 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 226,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,442.17/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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