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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.90, 685.83 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.90, 685.83 and 284.02 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.90 : 685.83 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.90/685.83 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.90x = 685.83 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.90x = 194,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,789.44/457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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