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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.87, 682.52 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.87, 682.52 and 334.13 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.87 : 682.52 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.87/682.52 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.87x = 682.52 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.87x = 228,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,050.41/454.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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