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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 681.60 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 681.60 and 346.72 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 681.60 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/681.60 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 681.60 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 236,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,324.35/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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