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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.98, 685.80 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.98, 685.80 and 262.14 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.98 : 685.80 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.98/685.80 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.98x = 685.80 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.98x = 179,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,774.30/456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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