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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.74, 685.68 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.74, 685.68 and 348.23 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.74 : 685.68 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.74/685.68 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.74x = 685.68 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.74x = 238,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,770.92/457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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