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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.61, 686.68 and 201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.61, 686.68 and 201.11 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.61 : 686.68 = 201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.61/686.68 = 201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.61x = 686.68 × 201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.61x = 138,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,094.28/457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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