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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.42, 685.10 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.42, 685.10 and 353.88 is: 530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.42 : 685.10 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.42/685.10 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.42x = 685.10 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.42x = 242,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,442.08/457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.02

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