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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.84, 686.28 and 198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.84, 686.28 and 198.01 is: 296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.84 : 686.28 = 198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.84/686.28 = 198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.84x = 686.28 × 198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.84x = 135,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,889.33/457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.81

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