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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.47, 686.64 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.47, 686.64 and 295.26 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.47 : 686.64 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.47/686.64 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.47x = 686.64 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.47x = 202,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,737.33/457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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