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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 682.38 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 682.38 and 368.96 is: 553.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 682.38 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/682.38 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 682.38 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 251,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,770.92/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.81

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