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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 683.90 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 683.90 and 368.66 is: 553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 683.90 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/683.90 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 683.90 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 252,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,126.57/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.93

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