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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 688.78 and 343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 688.78 and 343.90 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 688.78 = 343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/688.78 = 343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 688.78 × 343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 236,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,871.44/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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