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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.78, 685.60 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.78, 685.60 and 354.73 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.78 : 685.60 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.78/685.60 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.78x = 685.60 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.78x = 243,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,202.89/457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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