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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.39, 687.60 and 428.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.39, 687.60 and 428.83 is: 644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.39 : 687.60 = 428.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.39/687.60 = 428.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.39x = 687.60 × 428.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.39x = 294,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,863.51/457.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.67

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