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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 682.43 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 682.43 and 334.71 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 682.43 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/682.43 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 682.43 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 228,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,414.47/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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