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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 685.46 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 685.46 and 132.28 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 685.46 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/685.46 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 685.46 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 90,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,672.65/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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