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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 687.54 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 687.54 and 341.11 is: 511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 687.54 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/687.54 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 687.54 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 234,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,526.99/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.22

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