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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.60, 685.58 and 312.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.60, 685.58 and 312.61 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.60 : 685.58 = 312.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.60/685.58 = 312.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.60x = 685.58 × 312.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.60x = 214,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,314.17/457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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