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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 682.16 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 682.16 and 262.56 is: 393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 682.16 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/682.16 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 682.16 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 179,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,107.93/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.82

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