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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.54, 685.50 and 380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.54, 685.50 and 380.05 is: 569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.54 : 685.50 = 380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.54/685.50 = 380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.54x = 685.50 × 380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.54x = 260,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,524.28/457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.40

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