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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 681.74 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 681.74 and 326.18 is: 488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 681.74 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/681.74 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 681.74 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 222,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,369.95/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.92

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