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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457, 685.80 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457, 685.80 and 200.50 is: 300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457 : 685.80 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457/685.80 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457x = 685.80 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457x = 137,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,502.90/457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.88

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