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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 684.62 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 684.62 and 200.04 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 684.62 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/684.62 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 684.62 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 136,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,951.38/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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