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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.98, 685.94 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.98, 685.94 and 347.63 is: 521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.98 : 685.94 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.98/685.94 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.98x = 685.94 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.98x = 238,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,448.15/456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.80

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