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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.96, 684.33 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.96, 684.33 and 341.28 is: 511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.96 : 684.33 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.96/684.33 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.96x = 684.33 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.96x = 233,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,548.14/456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.09

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