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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 685.89 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 685.89 and 237.89 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 685.89 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/685.89 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 685.89 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 163,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,163.07/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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