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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 682.97 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 682.97 and 364.20 is: 546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 682.97 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/682.97 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 682.97 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 248,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,737.67/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.29

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