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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 686.30 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 686.30 and 295.34 is: 443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 686.30 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/686.30 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 686.30 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 202,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,686.93/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.02

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