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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 686.01 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 686.01 and 115.35 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 686.01 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/686.01 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 686.01 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 79,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,131.25/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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