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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.75, 685.59 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.75, 685.59 and 251.49 is: 377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 685.59 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/685.59 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 685.59 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 172,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,420.66/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.49

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