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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 685.94 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 685.94 and 249.44 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 685.94 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/685.94 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 685.94 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 171,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,100.87/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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