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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.27, 687.29 and 402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.27, 687.29 and 402.59 is: 605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.27 : 687.29 = 402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.27/687.29 = 402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.27x = 687.29 × 402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.27x = 276,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,695.79/457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.11

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