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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 631.56 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 631.56 and 341.36 is: 470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 631.56 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/631.56 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 631.56 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 215,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,589.32/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.72

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