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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 685.20 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 685.20 and 342.64 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 685.20 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/685.20 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 685.20 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 234,776.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,776.93/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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