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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 680.88 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 680.88 and 374.64 is: 559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 680.88 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/680.88 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 680.88 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 255,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,084.88/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.40

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