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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 682.23 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 682.23 and 363.69 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 682.23 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/682.23 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 682.23 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 248,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,120.23/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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