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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 681.84 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 681.84 and 344.98 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 681.84 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/681.84 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 681.84 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 235,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,221.16/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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