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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 682.85 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 682.85 and 352.54 is: 528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 682.85 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/682.85 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 682.85 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 240,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,731.94/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.92

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