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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 682.02 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 682.02 and 356.72 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 682.02 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/682.02 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 682.02 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 243,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,290.17/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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