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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 685.98 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 685.98 and 294.90 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 685.98 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/685.98 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 685.98 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 202,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,295.50/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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