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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 685.80 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 685.80 and 311.31 is: 466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 685.80 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/685.80 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 685.80 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 213,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,496.40/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.51

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