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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 683.10 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 683.10 and 332.37 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 683.10 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/683.10 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 683.10 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 227,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,041.95/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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