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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.73, 684.73 and 237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.73, 684.73 and 237.49 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.73 : 684.73 = 237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.73/684.73 = 237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.73x = 684.73 × 237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.73x = 162,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,614.22/456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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