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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457, 685.52 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457, 685.52 and 200.52 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457 : 685.52 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457/685.52 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457x = 685.52 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457x = 137,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,460.47/457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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