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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 685.49 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 685.49 and 403.13 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 685.49 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/685.49 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 685.49 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 276,336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,336.14/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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