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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.82, 686.94 and 249.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.82, 686.94 and 249.65 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.82 : 686.94 = 249.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.82/686.94 = 249.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.82x = 686.94 × 249.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.82x = 171,494.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,494.57/457.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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