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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.41, 688.17 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.41, 688.17 and 342.50 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.41 : 688.17 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.41/688.17 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.41x = 688.17 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.41x = 235,698.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,698.23/459.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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