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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.37, 684.57 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.37, 684.57 and 348.82 is: 523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.37 : 684.57 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.37/684.57 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.37x = 684.57 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.37x = 238,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,791.71/456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.24

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