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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.63, 688.22 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.63, 688.22 and 343.16 is: 514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 688.22 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/688.22 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 688.22 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 236,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,167.86/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.94

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