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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 684.48 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 684.48 and 371.36 is: 556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 684.48 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/684.48 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 684.48 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 254,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,188.49/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.16

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