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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 685.22 and 374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 685.22 and 374.65 is: 560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 685.22 = 374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/685.22 = 374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 685.22 × 374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 256,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,716.19/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.67

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