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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 685.08 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 685.08 and 341.28 is: 511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 685.08 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/685.08 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 685.08 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 233,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,804.10/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.92

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