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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 682.47 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 682.47 and 334.50 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 682.47 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/682.47 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 682.47 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 228,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,286.22/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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