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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 681.24 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 681.24 and 362.96 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 681.24 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/681.24 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 681.24 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 247,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,262.87/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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