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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.84, 684.98 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.84, 684.98 and 275.34 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.84 : 684.98 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.84/684.98 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.84x = 684.98 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.84x = 188,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,602.39/457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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