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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.59, 683.69 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.59, 683.69 and 340.16 is: 510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.59 : 683.69 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.59/683.69 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.59x = 683.69 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.59x = 232,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,564.00/455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.47

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