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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 686.58 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 686.58 and 295.80 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 686.58 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/686.58 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 686.58 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 203,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,090.36/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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