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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.43, 685.08 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.43, 685.08 and 294.62 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.43 : 685.08 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.43/685.08 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.43x = 685.08 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.43x = 201,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,834.84/457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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