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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.81, 682.31 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.81, 682.31 and 363.68 is: 545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.81 : 682.31 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.81/682.31 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.81x = 682.31 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.81x = 248,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,145.12/454.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.60

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