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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 684.71 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 684.71 and 196.55 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 684.71 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/684.71 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 684.71 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 134,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,579.75/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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