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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.14, 685.50 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.14, 685.50 and 251.64 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.14 : 685.50 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.14/685.50 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.14x = 685.50 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.14x = 172,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,499.22/457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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