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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.06, 684.98 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.06, 684.98 and 251.72 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.06 : 684.98 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.06/684.98 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.06x = 684.98 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.06x = 172,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,423.17/457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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