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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 680.76 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 680.76 and 345.96 is: 517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 680.76 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/680.76 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 680.76 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 235,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,515.73/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.98

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