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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.83, 681.25 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.83, 681.25 and 332.82 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.83 : 681.25 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.83/681.25 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.83x = 681.25 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.83x = 226,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,733.63/454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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