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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.06, 686.47 and 436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.06, 686.47 and 436.58 is: 655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.06 : 686.47 = 436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.06/686.47 = 436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.06x = 686.47 × 436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.06x = 299,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,699.07/457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.71

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