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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.05, 684.51 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.05, 684.51 and 294.24 is: 440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.05 : 684.51 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.05/684.51 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.05x = 684.51 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.05x = 201,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,410.22/457.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.67

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