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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 681.22 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 681.22 and 324.92 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 681.22 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/681.22 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 681.22 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 221,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,342.00/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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