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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.45, 686.04 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.45, 686.04 and 197.39 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.45 : 686.04 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.45/686.04 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.45x = 686.04 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.45x = 135,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,418.66/457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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