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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.45, 684.72 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.45, 684.72 and 196.46 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.45 : 684.72 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.45/684.72 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.45x = 684.72 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.45x = 134,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,518.41/456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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