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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 681.72 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 681.72 and 262.08 is: 393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 681.72 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/681.72 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 681.72 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 178,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,665.18/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.05

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