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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 684.45 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 684.45 and 225.59 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 684.45 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/684.45 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 684.45 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 154,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,401.65/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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