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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 683.92 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 683.92 and 335.71 is: 502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 683.92 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/683.92 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 683.92 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 229,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,598.78/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.77

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