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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.17, 685.30 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.17, 685.30 and 251.53 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.17 : 685.30 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.17/685.30 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.17x = 685.30 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.17x = 172,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,373.21/457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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