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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 683.98 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 683.98 and 379.50 is: 569.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 683.98 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/683.98 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 683.98 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 259,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,570.41/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.17

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