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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 682.06 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 682.06 and 198.04 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 682.06 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/682.06 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 682.06 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 135,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,075.16/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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