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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 686.97 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 686.97 and 335.60 is: 503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 686.97 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/686.97 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 686.97 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 230,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,543.70/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.72

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