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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.12, 685.48 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.12, 685.48 and 197.04 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.12 : 685.48 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.12/685.48 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.12x = 685.48 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.12x = 135,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,066.98/457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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