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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 684.36 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 684.36 and 443.34 is: 663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 684.36 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/684.36 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 684.36 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 303,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,404.16/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.88

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