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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 681.54 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 681.54 and 332.46 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 681.54 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/681.54 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 681.54 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 226,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,584.79/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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