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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 680.46 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 680.46 and 343.92 is: 515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 680.46 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/680.46 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 680.46 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 234,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,023.80/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.38

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