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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 682.11 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 682.11 and 396.18 is: 592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 682.11 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/682.11 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 682.11 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 270,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,238.34/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.47

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