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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.62, 685.98 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.62, 685.98 and 303.59 is: 455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.62 : 685.98 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.62/685.98 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.62x = 685.98 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.62x = 208,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,253.24/457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.08

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