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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 686.06 and 197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 686.06 and 197.47 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 686.06 = 197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/686.06 = 197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 686.06 × 197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 135,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,471.85/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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