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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.72, 686.16 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.72, 686.16 and 295.44 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.72 : 686.16 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.72/686.16 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.72x = 686.16 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.72x = 202,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,719.11/457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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