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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 682.03 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 682.03 and 339.40 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 682.03 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/682.03 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 682.03 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 231,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,480.98/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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