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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 686.24 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 686.24 and 303.36 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 686.24 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/686.24 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 686.24 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 208,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,176.25/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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