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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.33, 680.50 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.33, 680.50 and 332.32 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.33 : 680.50 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.33/680.50 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.33x = 680.50 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.33x = 226,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,143.76/454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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