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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 686.76 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 686.76 and 115.85 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 686.76 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/686.76 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 686.76 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 79,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,561.15/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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