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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 684.56 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 684.56 and 114.38 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 684.56 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/684.56 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 684.56 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 78,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,299.97/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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