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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.58, 684.73 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.58, 684.73 and 335.54 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.58 : 684.73 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.58/684.73 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.58x = 684.73 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.58x = 229,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,754.30/457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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