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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.72, 684.98 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.72, 684.98 and 374.49 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.72 : 684.98 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.72/684.98 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.72x = 684.98 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.72x = 256,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,515.51/457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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