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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 686.06 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 686.06 and 303.28 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 686.06 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/686.06 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 686.06 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 208,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,068.28/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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