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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 681.30 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 681.30 and 346.38 is: 518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 681.30 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/681.30 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 681.30 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 235,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,988.69/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.41

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