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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 685.04 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 685.04 and 399.46 is: 598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 685.04 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/685.04 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 685.04 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 273,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,646.08/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.11

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