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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.38, 685.04 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.38, 685.04 and 321.03 is: 480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.38 : 685.04 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.38/685.04 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.38x = 685.04 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.38x = 219,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,918.39/457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.82

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