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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 684.84 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 684.84 and 346.98 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 684.84 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/684.84 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 684.84 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 237,625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,625.78/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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