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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.79, 686.33 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.79, 686.33 and 311.16 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.79 : 686.33 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.79/686.33 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.79x = 686.33 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.79x = 213,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,559.22/457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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