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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 686.16 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 686.16 and 264.48 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 686.16 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/686.16 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 686.16 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 181,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,475.60/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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