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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 685.80 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 685.80 and 132.62 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 685.80 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/685.80 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 685.80 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 90,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,950.80/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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