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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.84, 687.12 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.84, 687.12 and 329.68 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.84 : 687.12 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.84/687.12 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.84x = 687.12 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.84x = 226,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,529.72/457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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