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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 683.01 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 683.01 and 334 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 683.01 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/683.01 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 683.01 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 228,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,125.34/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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