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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.09, 685.67 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.09, 685.67 and 132.45 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.09 : 685.67 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.09/685.67 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.09x = 685.67 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.09x = 90,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,816.99/457.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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