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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.10, 685.45 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.10, 685.45 and 175.62 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.10 : 685.45 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.10/685.45 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.10x = 685.45 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.10x = 120,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,377.97/457.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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