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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 687.54 and 423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 687.54 and 423.53 is: 636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 687.54 = 423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/687.54 = 423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 687.54 × 423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 291,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,193.82/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.70

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