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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 682.45 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 682.45 and 332.00 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 682.45 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/682.45 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 682.45 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 226,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,572.65/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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