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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 685.68 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 685.68 and 251.94 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 685.68 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/685.68 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 685.68 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 172,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,750.22/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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