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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 681.20 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 681.20 and 340.64 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 681.20 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/681.20 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 681.20 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 232,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,043.97/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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