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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 686.62 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 686.62 and 115.76 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 686.62 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/686.62 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 686.62 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 79,483.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483.13/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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