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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 694.10 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 694.10 and 341.10 is: 511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 694.10 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/694.10 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 694.10 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 236,758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,758.36/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.90

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