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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.46, 686.38 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.46, 686.38 and 293.11 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.46 : 686.38 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.46/686.38 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.46x = 686.38 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.46x = 201,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,188.59/457.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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