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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 686.29 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 686.29 and 226.45 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 686.29 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/686.29 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 686.29 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 155,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,410.37/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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