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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.63, 685.83 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.63, 685.83 and 381.08 is: 571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.63 : 685.83 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.63/685.83 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.63x = 685.83 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.63x = 261,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,356.10/457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.11

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