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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.84, 685.80 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.84, 685.80 and 354.96 is: 531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.84 : 685.80 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.84/685.80 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.84x = 685.80 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.84x = 243,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,431.57/457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.70

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