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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.95, 684.79 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.95, 684.79 and 196.61 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.95 : 684.79 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.95/684.79 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.95x = 684.79 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.95x = 134,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,632.65/456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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