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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 685.08 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 685.08 and 342.59 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 685.08 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/685.08 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 685.08 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 234,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,698.13/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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