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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 685.98 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 685.98 and 405.51 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 685.98 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/685.98 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 685.98 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 278,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,171.75/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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