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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.12, 684.58 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.12, 684.58 and 264.16 is: 395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.12 : 684.58 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.12/684.58 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.12x = 684.58 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.12x = 180,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,838.65/457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.60

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