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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 686.61 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 686.61 and 293.14 is: 439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 686.61 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/686.61 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 686.61 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 201,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,273.71/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.90

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