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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.43, 684.52 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.43, 684.52 and 264.11 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.43 : 684.52 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.43/684.52 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.43x = 684.52 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.43x = 180,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,784.49/457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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