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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 683.10 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 683.10 and 334.08 is: 500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 683.10 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/683.10 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 683.10 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 228,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,210.05/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.33

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