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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.96, 690.30 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.96, 690.30 and 343.11 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.96 : 690.30 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.96/690.30 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.96x = 690.30 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.96x = 236,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,848.83/459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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