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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 685.03 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 685.03 and 341.40 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 685.03 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/685.03 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 685.03 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 233,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,869.24/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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