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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.11, 684.99 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.11, 684.99 and 310.68 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.11 : 684.99 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.11/684.99 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.11x = 684.99 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.11x = 212,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,812.69/457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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