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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 685.98 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 685.98 and 115.34 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 685.98 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/685.98 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 685.98 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 79,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,117.50/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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