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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 682.32 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 682.32 and 382.62 is: 573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 682.32 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/682.32 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 682.32 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 261,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,069.28/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.96

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