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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 683.82 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 683.82 and 359.64 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 683.82 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/683.82 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 683.82 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 245,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,929.02/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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