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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 685.02 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 685.02 and 294.50 is: 441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 685.02 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/685.02 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 685.02 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 201,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,738.39/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.40

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