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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 685.38 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 685.38 and 251.84 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 685.38 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/685.38 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 685.38 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 172,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,606.10/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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