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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 682.43 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 682.43 and 308.55 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 682.43 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/682.43 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 682.43 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 210,564.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,564.79/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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