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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 683.71 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 683.71 and 341.64 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 683.71 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/683.71 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 683.71 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 233,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,581.83/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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