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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 681.81 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 681.81 and 324.62 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 681.81 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/681.81 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 681.81 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 221,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,325.75/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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