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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 685.44 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 685.44 and 264.78 is: 396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 685.44 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/685.44 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 685.44 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 181,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,490.80/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.65

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