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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.69, 685.32 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.69, 685.32 and 179.28 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.69 : 685.32 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.69/685.32 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.69x = 685.32 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.69x = 122,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,864.17/456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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