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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 686.10 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 686.10 and 354.18 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 686.10 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/686.10 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 686.10 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 243,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,002.90/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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