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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.34, 683.28 and 261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.34, 683.28 and 261.17 is: 391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.34 : 683.28 = 261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.34/683.28 = 261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.34x = 683.28 × 261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.34x = 178,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,449.89/456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.05

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