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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 684.06 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 684.06 and 263.50 is: 395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 684.06 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/684.06 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 684.06 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 180,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,249.81/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.20

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