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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 684 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 684 and 431.36 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 684 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/684 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 684 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 295,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,050.24/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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