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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.33, 686.04 and 311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.33, 686.04 and 311.62 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.33 : 686.04 = 311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.33/686.04 = 311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.33x = 686.04 × 311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.33x = 213,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,783.78/457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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