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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.45, 687.49 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.45, 687.49 and 416.34 is: 625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.45 : 687.49 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.45/687.49 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.45x = 687.49 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.45x = 286,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,228.55/457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.71

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