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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 685.64 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 685.64 and 262.59 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 685.64 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/685.64 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 685.64 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 180,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,040.89/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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