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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.37, 681.57 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.37, 681.57 and 346.82 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.37 : 681.57 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.37/681.57 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.37x = 681.57 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.37x = 236,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,378.70/454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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