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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.68, 685.04 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.68, 685.04 and 360.64 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.68 : 685.04 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.68/685.04 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.68x = 685.04 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.68x = 247,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,052.83/455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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