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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 684.74 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 684.74 and 251.19 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 684.74 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/684.74 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 684.74 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 171,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,998.58/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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