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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 682.44 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 682.44 and 238.32 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 682.44 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/682.44 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 682.44 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 162,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,639.10/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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