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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 687.30 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 687.30 and 201.56 is: 302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 687.30 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/687.30 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 687.30 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 138,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,532.19/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.55

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