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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 684.79 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 684.79 and 225.45 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 684.79 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/684.79 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 684.79 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 154,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,385.34/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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