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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 686.64 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 686.64 and 275.12 is: 412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 686.64 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/686.64 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 686.64 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 188,908.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,908.40/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.79

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