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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.47, 685.98 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.47, 685.98 and 145.08 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.47 : 685.98 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.47/685.98 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.47x = 685.98 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.47x = 99,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,521.98/457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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