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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.60, 683.40 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.60, 683.40 and 334 is: 501

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.60 : 683.40 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.60/683.40 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.60x = 683.40 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.60x = 228,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,255.60/455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501

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