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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 681.03 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 681.03 and 332.39 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 681.03 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/681.03 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 681.03 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 226,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,364.16/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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