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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.31, 681.89 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.31, 681.89 and 382.95 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.31 : 681.89 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.31/681.89 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.31x = 681.89 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.31x = 261,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,127.86/455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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