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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.87, 685.00 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.87, 685.00 and 251.53 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.87 : 685.00 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.87/685.00 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.87x = 685.00 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.87x = 172,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,299.13/456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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