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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 686.62 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 686.62 and 201.26 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 686.62 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/686.62 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 686.62 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 138,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,189.14/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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