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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.77, 686.46 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.77, 686.46 and 145.35 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.77 : 686.46 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.77/686.46 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.77x = 686.46 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.77x = 99,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,775.24/457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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