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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 686.44 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 686.44 and 303.16 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 686.44 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/686.44 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 686.44 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 208,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,101.15/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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