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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 683.06 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 683.06 and 347.88 is: 521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 683.06 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/683.06 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 683.06 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 237,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,622.91/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.15

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