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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.93 and 262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.93 and 262.69 is: 394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.93 = 262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.93 = 262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.93 × 262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 179,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,397.50/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.11

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