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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 686.46 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 686.46 and 295.88 is: 443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 686.46 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/686.46 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 686.46 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 203,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,109.78/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.59

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