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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.42, 687.02 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.42, 687.02 and 342.50 is: 512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.42 : 687.02 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.42/687.02 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.42x = 687.02 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.42x = 235,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,304.35/459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.18

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