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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.21, 685.78 and 295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.21, 685.78 and 295.91 is: 443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.21 : 685.78 = 295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.21/685.78 = 295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.21x = 685.78 × 295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.21x = 202,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,924.99/457.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.84

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