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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 682.32 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 682.32 and 358.64 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 682.32 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/682.32 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 682.32 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 244,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,707.24/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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