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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 685.70 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 685.70 and 360.04 is: 539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 685.70 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/685.70 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 685.70 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 246,879.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,879.43/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.65

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