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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 681.95 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 681.95 and 338.99 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 681.95 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/681.95 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 681.95 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 231,174.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,174.23/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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