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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.92, 684.22 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.92, 684.22 and 334.50 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.92 : 684.22 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.92/684.22 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.92x = 684.22 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.92x = 228,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,871.59/455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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