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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.94, 685.35 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.94, 685.35 and 197 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.94 : 685.35 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.94/685.35 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.94x = 685.35 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.94x = 135,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,013.95/456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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