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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 683.46 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 683.46 and 370.84 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 683.46 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/683.46 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 683.46 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 253,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,454.31/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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