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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 682.09 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 682.09 and 262.13 is: 393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 682.09 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/682.09 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 682.09 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 178,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,792.19/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.27

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