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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 684.59 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 684.59 and 339.12 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 684.59 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/684.59 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 684.59 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 232,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,159.01/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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