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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 682.44 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 682.44 and 332.32 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 682.44 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/682.44 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 682.44 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 226,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,788.46/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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