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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.30, 684.02 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.30, 684.02 and 334.38 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.30 : 684.02 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.30/684.02 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.30x = 684.02 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.30x = 228,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,722.61/456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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