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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 686.36 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 686.36 and 405.54 is: 608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 686.36 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/686.36 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 686.36 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 278,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,340.97/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.72

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