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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.10, 684.78 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.10, 684.78 and 384.44 is: 575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.10 : 684.78 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.10/684.78 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.10x = 684.78 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.10x = 263,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,253.40/457.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.92

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