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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 683.22 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 683.22 and 373.92 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 683.22 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/683.22 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 683.22 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 255,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,469.62/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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