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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 682.70 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 682.70 and 341.64 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 682.70 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/682.70 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 682.70 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 233,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,237.63/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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