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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.15, 685.45 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.15, 685.45 and 251.66 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.15 : 685.45 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.15/685.45 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.15x = 685.45 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.15x = 172,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,501.43/457.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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