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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 686.55 and 293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 686.55 and 293.25 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 686.55 = 293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/686.55 = 293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 686.55 × 293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 201,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,334.46/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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