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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.18, 682.08 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.18, 682.08 and 346.72 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.18 : 682.08 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.18/682.08 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.18x = 682.08 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.18x = 236,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,490.78/454.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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