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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 681.62 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 681.62 and 332.91 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 681.62 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/681.62 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 681.62 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 226,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,916.45/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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