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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 685.14 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 685.14 and 264.34 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 685.14 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/685.14 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 685.14 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 181,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,109.91/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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