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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 685.22 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 685.22 and 341.39 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 685.22 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/685.22 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 685.22 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 233,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,922.12/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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