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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 681.65 and 357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 681.65 and 357.47 is: 535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 681.65 = 357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/681.65 = 357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 681.65 × 357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 243,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,669.43/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.42

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