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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.12, 685.70 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.12, 685.70 and 115.12 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.12 : 685.70 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.12/685.70 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.12x = 685.70 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.12x = 78,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,937.78/457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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