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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 685.14 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 685.14 and 283.74 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 685.14 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/685.14 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 685.14 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 194,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,401.62/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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