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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 681.87 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 681.87 and 338.54 is: 507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 681.87 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/681.87 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 681.87 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 230,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,840.27/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.27

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