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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.42, 786.28 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.42, 786.28 and 457.68 is: 684.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.42 : 786.28 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.42/786.28 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.42x = 786.28 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.42x = 359,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,864.63/525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.91

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