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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.66, 685.08 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.66, 685.08 and 264.70 is: 396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.66 : 685.08 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.66/685.08 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.66x = 685.08 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.66x = 181,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,340.68/457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.23

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