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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.75, 684.99 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.75, 684.99 and 132.04 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 684.99 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/684.99 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 684.99 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 90,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,446.08/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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