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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 686.42 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 686.42 and 283.46 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 686.42 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/686.42 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 686.42 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 194,569.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,569.96/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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