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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.25, 685.23 and 370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.25, 685.23 and 370.79 is: 555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.25 : 685.23 = 370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.25/685.23 = 370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.25x = 685.23 × 370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.25x = 254,076.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,076.43/457.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.66

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