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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 686.76 and 303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 686.76 and 303.69 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 686.76 = 303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/686.76 = 303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 686.76 × 303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 208,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,562.14/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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