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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.97, 684.27 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.97, 684.27 and 347.97 is: 522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.97 : 684.27 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.97/684.27 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.97x = 684.27 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.97x = 238,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,105.43/455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.20

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