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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 681.60 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 681.60 and 332.79 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 681.60 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/681.60 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 681.60 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 226,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,829.66/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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