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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 682.32 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 682.32 and 130.30 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 682.32 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/682.32 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 682.32 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 88,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,906.30/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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