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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 684.34 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 684.34 and 353.54 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 684.34 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/684.34 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 684.34 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 241,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,941.56/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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