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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 685.62 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 685.62 and 132.44 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 685.62 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/685.62 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 685.62 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 90,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,803.51/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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