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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 685.44 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 685.44 and 264.96 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 685.44 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/685.44 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 685.44 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 181,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,614.18/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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