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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 684.06 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 684.06 and 196.58 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 684.06 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/684.06 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 684.06 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 134,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,472.51/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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