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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.43, 684.78 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.43, 684.78 and 196.29 is: 294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.43 : 684.78 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.43/684.78 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.43x = 684.78 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.43x = 134,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,415.47/456.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.49

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