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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 682.70 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 682.70 and 358.04 is: 536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 682.70 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/682.70 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 682.70 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 244,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,433.91/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.65

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