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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.07, 685.83 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.07, 685.83 and 354.54 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.07 : 685.83 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.07/685.83 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.07x = 685.83 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.07x = 243,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,154.17/457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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