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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 681.42 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 681.42 and 352.24 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 681.42 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/681.42 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 681.42 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 240,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,023.38/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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