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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 680.54 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 680.54 and 338.40 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 680.54 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/680.54 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 680.54 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 230,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,293.04/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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