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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 684.36 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 684.36 and 334.80 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 684.36 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/684.36 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 684.36 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 229,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,123.73/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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