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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 683.92 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 683.92 and 335.58 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 683.92 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/683.92 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 683.92 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 229,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,509.87/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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