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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 685.82 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 685.82 and 380.22 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 685.82 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/685.82 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 685.82 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 260,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,762.48/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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