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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 687.51 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 687.51 and 320.34 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 687.51 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/687.51 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 687.51 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 220,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,236.95/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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