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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.96, 683.95 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.96, 683.95 and 335.19 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.96 : 683.95 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.96/683.95 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.96x = 683.95 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.96x = 229,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,253.20/456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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