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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.87, 685.77 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.87, 685.77 and 303.41 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.87 : 685.77 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.87/685.77 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.87x = 685.77 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.87x = 208,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,066.05/457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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