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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 686.64 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 686.64 and 252.30 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 686.64 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/686.64 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 686.64 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 173,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,239.27/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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