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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 683.44 and 346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 683.44 and 346.73 is: 519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 683.44 = 346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/683.44 = 346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 683.44 × 346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 236,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,968.71/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.40

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