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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 686.56 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 686.56 and 303.68 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 686.56 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/686.56 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 686.56 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 208,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,494.54/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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