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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 682.78 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 682.78 and 339.90 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 682.78 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/682.78 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 682.78 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 232,076.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,076.92/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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