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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.61 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.61 and 340.58 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.61 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.61 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.61 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 232,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,483.32/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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