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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 683.82 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 683.82 and 362.38 is: 544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 683.82 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/683.82 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 683.82 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 247,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,802.69/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.96

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