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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.46, 680.69 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.46, 680.69 and 332.44 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.46 : 680.69 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.46/680.69 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.46x = 680.69 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.46x = 226,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,287.71/454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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