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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.65, 684.17 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.65, 684.17 and 436.93 is: 656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.65 : 684.17 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.65/684.17 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.65x = 684.17 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.65x = 298,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,934.40/455.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.06

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