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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 682.59 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 682.59 and 345.48 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 682.59 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/682.59 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 682.59 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 235,821.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,821.19/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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