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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 683.08 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 683.08 and 334.16 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 683.08 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/683.08 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 683.08 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 228,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,258.01/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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