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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.45, 686.48 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.45, 686.48 and 303.55 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.45 : 686.48 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.45/686.48 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.45x = 686.48 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.45x = 208,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,377.77/457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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