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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 684.90 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 684.90 and 275.16 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 684.90 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/684.90 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 684.90 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 188,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,457.08/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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