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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 685.87 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 685.87 and 251.76 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 685.87 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/685.87 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 685.87 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 172,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,672.72/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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