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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 632.34 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 632.34 and 341.28 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 632.34 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/632.34 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 632.34 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 215,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,805.00/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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