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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 684.12 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 684.12 and 264.08 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 684.12 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/684.12 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 684.12 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 180,662.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,662.41/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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