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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.99, 687.08 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.99, 687.08 and 377.17 is: 565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.99 : 687.08 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.99/687.08 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.99x = 687.08 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.99x = 259,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,144.08/457.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.83

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