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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 685.98 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 685.98 and 412.04 is: 617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 685.98 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/685.98 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 685.98 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 282,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,651.20/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.55

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