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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 684.28 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 684.28 and 348.50 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 684.28 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/684.28 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 684.28 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 238,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,473.73/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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