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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 684.19 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 684.19 and 340.50 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 684.19 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/684.19 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 684.19 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 232,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,966.70/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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