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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457, 684.42 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457, 684.42 and 403.72 is: 604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457 : 684.42 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457/684.42 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457x = 684.42 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457x = 276,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,314.04/457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.63

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