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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.97, 684.90 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.97, 684.90 and 376.16 is: 562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.97 : 684.90 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.97/684.90 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.97x = 684.90 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.97x = 257,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,628.56/457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.55

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