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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.07, 685.50 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.07, 685.50 and 179.43 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.07 : 685.50 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.07/685.50 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.07x = 685.50 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.07x = 122,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,999.27/457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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