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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 687.54 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 687.54 and 428.40 is: 643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 687.54 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/687.54 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 687.54 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 294,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,542.14/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.72

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