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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.74, 685.36 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.74, 685.36 and 251.48 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.74 : 685.36 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.74/685.36 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.74x = 685.36 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.74x = 172,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,354.33/456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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