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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 683.24 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 683.24 and 340.07 is: 509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 683.24 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/683.24 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 683.24 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 232,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,344.31/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.64

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