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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.01, 685.43 and 380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.01, 685.43 and 380.47 is: 570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.01 : 685.43 = 380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.01/685.43 = 380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.01x = 685.43 × 380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.01x = 260,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,782.12/457.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.63

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