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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 683.64 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 683.64 and 263.34 is: 395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 683.64 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/683.64 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 683.64 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 180,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,029.76/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.17

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