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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 685.19 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 685.19 and 251.37 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 685.19 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/685.19 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 685.19 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 172,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,236.84/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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