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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 682.26 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 682.26 and 262.44 is: 393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 682.26 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/682.26 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 682.26 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 179,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,052.31/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.18

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