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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.95, 685.97 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.95, 685.97 and 252.62 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.95 : 685.97 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.95/685.97 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.95x = 685.97 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.95x = 173,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,288.57/457.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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