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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 627.81 and 457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 627.81 and 457.70 is: 627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 627.81 = 457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/627.81 = 457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 627.81 × 457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 287,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,346.35/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.81

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