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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.61, 684.42 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.61, 684.42 and 196.54 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.61 : 684.42 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.61/684.42 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.61x = 684.42 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.61x = 134,515.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,515.91/456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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