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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 687.03 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 687.03 and 201.62 is: 302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 687.03 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/687.03 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 687.03 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 138,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,518.99/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.48

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