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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 682.45 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 682.45 and 334.19 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 682.45 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/682.45 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 682.45 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 228,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,067.97/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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