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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 683.91 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 683.91 and 262.98 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 683.91 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/683.91 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 683.91 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 179,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,854.65/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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