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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 687.40 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 687.40 and 295.76 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 687.40 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/687.40 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 687.40 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 203,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,305.42/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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