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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 681.12 and 345.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 681.12 and 345.71 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 681.12 = 345.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/681.12 = 345.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 681.12 × 345.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 235,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,470.00/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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