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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.17, 684.45 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.17, 684.45 and 261.16 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.17 : 684.45 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.17/684.45 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.17x = 684.45 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.17x = 178,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,749.25/456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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