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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 631.62 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 631.62 and 341.16 is: 471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 631.62 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/631.62 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 631.62 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 215,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,483.48/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.19

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