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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 685.64 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 685.64 and 264.28 is: 396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 685.64 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/685.64 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 685.64 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 181,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,200.94/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.43

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