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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.41, 682.17 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.41, 682.17 and 338.50 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.41 : 682.17 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.41/682.17 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.41x = 682.17 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.41x = 230,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,914.55/455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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