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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 683.31 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 683.31 and 325.62 is: 488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 683.31 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/683.31 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 683.31 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 222,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,499.40/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.26

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