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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.49, 687.06 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.49, 687.06 and 342.39 is: 513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.49 : 687.06 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.49/687.06 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.49x = 687.06 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.49x = 235,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,242.47/458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.08

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