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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.46, 686.39 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.46, 686.39 and 303.44 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.46 : 686.39 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.46/686.39 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.46x = 686.39 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.46x = 208,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,276.66/457.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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