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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 686.82 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 686.82 and 301.52 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 686.82 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/686.82 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 686.82 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 207,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,086.53/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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