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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 682.02 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 682.02 and 346.88 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 682.02 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/682.02 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 682.02 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 236,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,579.10/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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