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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 684.35 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 684.35 and 263.63 is: 395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 684.35 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/684.35 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 684.35 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 180,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,410.45/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.52

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