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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 686.52 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 686.52 and 201.36 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 686.52 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/686.52 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 686.52 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 138,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,237.67/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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