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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 681.62 and 397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 681.62 and 397.31 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 681.62 = 397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/681.62 = 397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 681.62 × 397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 270,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,809.05/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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