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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.67, 685.40 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.67, 685.40 and 251.73 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.67 : 685.40 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.67/685.40 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.67x = 685.40 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.67x = 172,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,534.48/457.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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