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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 687.04 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 687.04 and 194.29 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 687.04 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/687.04 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 687.04 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 133,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,481.57/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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