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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 682.02 and 339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 682.02 and 339.53 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 682.02 = 339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/682.02 = 339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 682.02 × 339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 231,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,562.84/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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