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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.97, 684.12 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.97, 684.12 and 237.07 is: 354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.97 : 684.12 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.97/684.12 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.97x = 684.12 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.97x = 162,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,184.33/456.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.91

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