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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 687.15 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 687.15 and 343.37 is: 514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 687.15 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/687.15 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 687.15 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 235,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,946.70/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.33

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