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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.68, 682.30 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.68, 682.30 and 339.45 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.68 : 682.30 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.68/682.30 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.68x = 682.30 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.68x = 231,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,606.74/455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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