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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.72, 687.94 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.72, 687.94 and 304.16 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.72 : 687.94 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.72/687.94 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.72x = 687.94 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.72x = 209,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,243.83/457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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