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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 682.16 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 682.16 and 352.49 is: 527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 682.16 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/682.16 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 682.16 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 240,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,449.41/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.74

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