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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.75, 684.06 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.75, 684.06 and 251.34 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 684.06 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/684.06 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 684.06 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 171,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,928.13/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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