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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 686.80 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 686.80 and 265.28 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 686.80 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/686.80 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 686.80 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 182,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,194.30/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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