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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.79, 686.61 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.79, 686.61 and 265.01 is: 397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.79 : 686.61 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.79/686.61 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.79x = 686.61 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.79x = 181,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,955.08/457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.47

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