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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.23, 686.15 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.23, 686.15 and 377.04 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.23 : 686.15 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.23/686.15 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.23x = 686.15 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.23x = 258,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,706.00/457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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