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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 682.10 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 682.10 and 262.43 is: 393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 682.10 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/682.10 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 682.10 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 179,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,003.50/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.59

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