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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.97, 686.55 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.97, 686.55 and 303.57 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.97 : 686.55 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.97/686.55 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.97x = 686.55 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.97x = 208,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,415.98/457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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