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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.98, 685.44 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.98, 685.44 and 132.32 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.98 : 685.44 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.98/685.44 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.98x = 685.44 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.98x = 90,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,697.42/456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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