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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.47, 685.80 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.47, 685.80 and 295.20 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.47 : 685.80 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.47/685.80 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.47x = 685.80 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.47x = 202,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,448.16/457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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