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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 682.71 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 682.71 and 352.46 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 682.71 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/682.71 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 682.71 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 240,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,627.97/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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