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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.11, 685.95 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.11, 685.95 and 335.07 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.11 : 685.95 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.11/685.95 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.11x = 685.95 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.11x = 229,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,841.27/457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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