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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 687.12 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 687.12 and 344.48 is: 517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 687.12 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/687.12 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 687.12 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 236,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,699.10/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.08

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