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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 683.63 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 683.63 and 325.91 is: 488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 683.63 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/683.63 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 683.63 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 222,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,796.81/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.61

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