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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 683.92 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 683.92 and 348.04 is: 521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 683.92 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/683.92 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 683.92 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 238,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,031.52/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.36

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