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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.31, 683.82 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.31, 683.82 and 261.02 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.31 : 683.82 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.31/683.82 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.31x = 683.82 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.31x = 178,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,487.28/456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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