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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.12, 686.22 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.12, 686.22 and 434.44 is: 652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.12 : 686.22 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.12/686.22 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.12x = 686.22 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.12x = 298,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,121.42/457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.17

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