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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.38, 681.96 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.38, 681.96 and 332.88 is: 499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.38 : 681.96 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.38/681.96 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.38x = 681.96 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.38x = 227,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,010.84/454.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.61

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