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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.81, 686.97 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.81, 686.97 and 355.30 is: 533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.81 : 686.97 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.81/686.97 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.81x = 686.97 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.81x = 244,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,078.72/457.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.15

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