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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.25, 752.94 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.25, 752.94 and 457.11 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.25 : 752.94 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.25/752.94 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.25x = 752.94 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.25x = 344,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,176.40/502.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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