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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.07, 685.60 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.07, 685.60 and 375.74 is: 563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.07 : 685.60 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.07/685.60 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.07x = 685.60 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.07x = 257,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,607.13/457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.61

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