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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 683.12 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 683.12 and 347.24 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 683.12 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/683.12 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 683.12 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 237,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,206.59/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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