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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 686.92 and 434.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 686.92 and 434.86 is: 652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 686.92 = 434.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/686.92 = 434.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 686.92 × 434.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 298,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,714.03/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.30

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