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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 685.26 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 685.26 and 261.72 is: 392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 685.26 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/685.26 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 685.26 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 179,346.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,346.25/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.68

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