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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 681.99 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 681.99 and 198.28 is: 297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 681.99 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/681.99 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 681.99 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 135,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,224.98/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.34

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