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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 684.23 and 373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 684.23 and 373.99 is: 559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 684.23 = 373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/684.23 = 373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 684.23 × 373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 255,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,892.30/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.68

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