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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.79, 686.66 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.79, 686.66 and 406.89 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.79 : 686.66 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.79/686.66 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.79x = 686.66 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.79x = 279,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,393.05/457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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