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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.22, 684.33 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.22, 684.33 and 265.06 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.22 : 684.33 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.22/684.33 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.22x = 684.33 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.22x = 181,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,388.51/456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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