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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 686.56 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 686.56 and 201.04 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 686.56 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/686.56 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 686.56 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 138,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,026.02/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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