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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.83, 685.53 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.83, 685.53 and 359.82 is: 538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.83 : 685.53 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.83/685.53 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.83x = 685.53 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.83x = 246,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,667.40/457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.78

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