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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.54, 685.23 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.54, 685.23 and 371.86 is: 556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.54 : 685.23 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.54/685.23 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.54x = 685.23 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.54x = 254,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,809.63/457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.91

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