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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 686.70 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 686.70 and 275.12 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 686.70 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/686.70 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 686.70 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 188,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,924.90/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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