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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 683.51 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 683.51 and 340.07 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 683.51 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/683.51 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 683.51 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 232,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,436.13/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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