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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 684.24 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 684.24 and 383.68 is: 575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 684.24 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/684.24 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 684.24 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 262,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,529.20/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.67

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