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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.11, 684.72 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.11, 684.72 and 341.75 is: 511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.11 : 684.72 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.11/684.72 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.11x = 684.72 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.11x = 234,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,004.77/457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.92

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