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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 683.04 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 683.04 and 348.08 is: 521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 683.04 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/683.04 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 683.04 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 237,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,752.56/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.71

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