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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 681.65 and 324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 681.65 and 324.10 is: 485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 681.65 = 324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/681.65 = 324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 681.65 × 324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 220,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,919.44/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.73

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