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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.38, 686.34 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.38, 686.34 and 341.91 is: 513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.38 : 686.34 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.38/686.34 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.38x = 686.34 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.38x = 234,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,666.51/457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.07

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