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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 686.97 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 686.97 and 356.16 is: 534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 686.97 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/686.97 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 686.97 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 244,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,671.24/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.63

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