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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.98, 685.28 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.98, 685.28 and 262.13 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.98 : 685.28 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.98/685.28 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.98x = 685.28 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.98x = 179,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,629.68/456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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