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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.58, 686.01 and 252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.58, 686.01 and 252.25 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.58 : 686.01 = 252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.58/686.01 = 252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.58x = 686.01 × 252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.58x = 173,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,046.02/457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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