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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 681.33 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 681.33 and 262.20 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 681.33 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/681.33 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 681.33 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 178,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,644.73/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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