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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.50, 688.56 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.50, 688.56 and 343.40 is: 514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.50 : 688.56 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.50/688.56 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.50x = 688.56 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.50x = 236,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,451.50/459.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.58

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