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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.72, 686.40 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.72, 686.40 and 313.48 is: 470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.72 : 686.40 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.72/686.40 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.72x = 686.40 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.72x = 215,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,172.67/457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.10

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