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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 681.92 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 681.92 and 347.68 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 681.92 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/681.92 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 681.92 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 237,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,089.95/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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