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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 684.54 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 684.54 and 261.52 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 684.54 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/684.54 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 684.54 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 179,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,020.90/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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