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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 685.40 and 396.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 685.40 and 396.19 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 685.40 = 396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/685.40 = 396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 685.40 × 396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 271,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,546.19/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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