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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 684.28 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 684.28 and 364.15 is: 546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 684.28 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/684.28 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 684.28 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 249,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,178.74/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.77

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