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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 661.50 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 661.50 and 457.20 is: 661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 661.50 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/661.50 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 661.50 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 302,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,437.80/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.50

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