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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 684.99 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 684.99 and 365.46 is: 549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 684.99 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/684.99 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 684.99 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 250,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,336.45/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.20

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