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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.67, 686.52 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.67, 686.52 and 282.04 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.67 : 686.52 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.67/686.52 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.67x = 686.52 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.67x = 193,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,624.38/457.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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