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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 682.34 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 682.34 and 332.56 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 682.34 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/682.34 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 682.34 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 226,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,918.99/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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