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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 684.16 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 684.16 and 263.63 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 684.16 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/684.16 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 684.16 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 180,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,365.10/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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