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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.57, 682.27 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.57, 682.27 and 290.45 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.57 : 682.27 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.57/682.27 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.57x = 682.27 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.57x = 198,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,160.46/455.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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