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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.59, 686.16 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.59, 686.16 and 275.07 is: 412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.59 : 686.16 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.59/686.16 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.59x = 686.16 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.59x = 188,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,742.03/457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.47

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