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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 685.01 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 685.01 and 251.40 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 685.01 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/685.01 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 685.01 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 172,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,210.26/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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