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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 632.07 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 632.07 and 341.64 is: 471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 632.07 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/632.07 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 632.07 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 215,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,940.39/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.57

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