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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 685.17 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 685.17 and 340.50 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 685.17 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/685.17 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 685.17 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 233,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,300.39/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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