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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.80 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.80 and 347.20 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.80 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.80 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.80 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 237,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,068.16/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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