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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 686.25 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 686.25 and 275.46 is: 412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 686.25 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/686.25 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 686.25 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 189,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,034.43/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.76

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