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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 686.43 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 686.43 and 263.01 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 686.43 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/686.43 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 686.43 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 180,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,537.95/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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