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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 681.29 and 338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 681.29 and 338.90 is: 507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 681.29 = 338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/681.29 = 338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 681.29 × 338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 230,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,887.49/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.29

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