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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 683.69 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 683.69 and 325.64 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 683.69 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/683.69 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 683.69 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 222,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,631.76/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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