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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.89, 685.97 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.89, 685.97 and 303.36 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.89 : 685.97 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.89/685.97 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.89x = 685.97 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.89x = 208,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,094.34/457.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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