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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.63, 682.02 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.63, 682.02 and 357.13 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.63 : 682.02 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.63/682.02 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.63x = 682.02 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.63x = 243,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,566.39/454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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