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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.17, 686.16 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.17, 686.16 and 283.29 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.17 : 686.16 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.17/686.16 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.17x = 686.16 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.17x = 194,382.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,382.27/457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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