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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 683.64 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 683.64 and 341.28 is: 510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 683.64 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/683.64 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 683.64 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 233,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,312.66/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.31

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