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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.93, 687.36 and 335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.93, 687.36 and 335.83 is: 504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.93 : 687.36 = 335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.93/687.36 = 335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.93x = 687.36 × 335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.93x = 230,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,836.11/457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.09

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