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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 686.70 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 686.70 and 377.80 is: 566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 686.70 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/686.70 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 686.70 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 259,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,435.26/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.70

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