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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 685.54 and 347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 685.54 and 347.67 is: 521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 685.54 = 347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/685.54 = 347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 685.54 × 347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 238,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,341.69/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.03

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