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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 685.24 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 685.24 and 261.92 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 685.24 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/685.24 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 685.24 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 179,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,478.06/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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