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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.58, 685.02 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.58, 685.02 and 327.16 is: 489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.58 : 685.02 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.58/685.02 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.58x = 685.02 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.58x = 224,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,111.14/457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.77

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