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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 682.46 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 682.46 and 263.08 is: 393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 682.46 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/682.46 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 682.46 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 179,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,541.58/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.97

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