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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 681.76 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 681.76 and 326.20 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 681.76 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/681.76 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 681.76 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 222,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,390.11/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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