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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 683.48 and 345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 683.48 and 345.49 is: 516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 683.48 = 345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/683.48 = 345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 683.48 × 345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 236,135.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,135.51/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.24

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