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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.84, 687.13 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.84, 687.13 and 238.54 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.84 : 687.13 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.84/687.13 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.84x = 687.13 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.84x = 163,905.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,905.15/457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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