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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 686.97 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 686.97 and 295.58 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 686.97 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/686.97 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 686.97 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 203,051.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,051.16/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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