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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 681.13 and 382.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 681.13 and 382.00 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 681.13 = 382.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/681.13 = 382.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 681.13 × 382.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 260,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,192.79/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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