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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.59, 685.83 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.59, 685.83 and 327.45 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.59 : 685.83 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.59/685.83 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.59x = 685.83 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.59x = 224,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,575.03/457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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