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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 684.14 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 684.14 and 251.39 is: 376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 684.14 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/684.14 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 684.14 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 171,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,981.28/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.56

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