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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 686.55 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 686.55 and 430.70 is: 646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 686.55 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/686.55 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 686.55 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 295,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,697.09/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.05

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