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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.86, 686.76 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.86, 686.76 and 275.12 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.86 : 686.76 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.86/686.76 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.86x = 686.76 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.86x = 188,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,941.41/457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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